About
Why Jordan.
Jordan's citizenship-by-investment pathway was formalised by Cabinet Decision 2018 under Article 12 of the 1954 Citizenship Law (special naturalisation provision). It has become one of the few MENA programs offering a fully refundable investment route.
The most-used option is a $1,000,000 deposit in the Central Bank of Jordan (non-interest-bearing, refundable after the 3-5 year hold). Alternatives include $750,000 in a Jordanian SME outside Amman, $1.5M+ business in Amman with 20+ jobs created, or $1.5M in Jordanian Treasury bonds.
The Jordanian passport offers 49 visa-free destinations, mostly regional. The draw is capital preservation and GCC business access; the travel coverage is secondary.
A short visit (approximately 5 days) is required for biometrics. Jordan permits dual citizenship.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
3 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Bond / Deposit
Refundable government bond deposit
From
$1,000,000
Non-interest-bearing deposit in the Central Bank of Jordan or an approved bank.
- RecoverableDeposit redeemable after 3-5 years subject to program rules.
- Hold period3 years minimum
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
Refundable investment route
$1M bank deposit is fully refundable after the 3-5 year hold period.
GCC business access
Strategic position for business operations in the GCC and broader MENA region.
Family included
Spouse and dependent children covered in primary application.
Established legal framework
Citizenship via Special Council of Ministers Decision under the 1954 Citizenship Law.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IL
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3-6 months for clean files.
- 1
Engagement and investment selection
4 weeksSelection of bond, business, or treasury route; KYC pre-screening.
- 2
Investment deposit
2 weeksBond deposit or business capitalisation.
- 3
Application
2 weeksApplication to the Council of Ministers via the Ministry of Interior.
- 4
Review
8-16 weeksCouncil of Ministers review and security clearance.
- 5
Decree and passport
4 weeksNaturalisation decree issued; passport issued.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
8 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 3Police clearance
- 4Medical certificate
- 5Investment confirmation
- 6Source-of-funds documentation
- 7Photographs
- 8Application forms
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is the $1M deposit really refundable?
Which route is most popular?
Do I need to visit Jordan?
Are there nationality restrictions?
How is the passport ranked?
Legal basis
Citizenship Law No. 6 of 1954, Article 12 (special naturalisation) and Cabinet Decision 2018
